Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.

Session 298: Passing the Mellon Test

Tonight we return to Gandalf's laughter-filled interlude in between the Watcher's approach and his attack. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

04-12
01:42:25

Session 297: The Ripples and the Answer Draw Near

Tonight we gaze out across the foul pool, as ominous ripples form and move towards the bank. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

04-12
01:47:19

Session 295: Quick to Anger

What do we learn from Gandalf's attempt to open the door? Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

04-12
01:54:21

Session 296: Gandalf Takes the Wrong Approach

Tonight we finish watching Gandalf take the wrong approach, and we will see the growing evidence of Boromir's frustration. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

04-12
01:26:21

Session 294: Quick to Anger

Tempers flare at the Doors of Durin. Tonight, we look carefully at Boromir's contribution. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

03-12
01:46:19

Session 293: Memories of Lost Lore

Tonight, Gandalf initiates the Lost Password Recovery Process for the Doors of Durin.

03-12
01:48:02

Session 292: Moria Security Protocols

Tonight we return to the doors of Moria and consider their security protocols.

03-12
01:35:41

Session 291: The Subcommittee Comes Through!

Let's do some metainterpretation of Moria gate!

02-20
01:25:26

Session 290: Runes And Letters And Cunning Handwriting

Tonight we look at the description of the moon letters on the gate.

02-20
01:56:57

Session 289: The Doors Are Shut

Tonight we'll watch Gandalf find the doors that are shut, and see yet another nod to The Hobbit.

02-12
01:58:42

Session 288: Sam Speaks Out

It is time for Master Gamgee to put his foot down.

02-12
01:53:29

Session 287: Concerning Elves and Dwarves

It's the seventh anniversary of ExLOTR! Let's celebrate the friendship of dwarves and elves. Special guest: Thomas P. Hillman https://www.kentstateuniversitypress....

01-04
01:55:02

Session 286: Tentacular Forebodings

You ever get that feeling that you get when you are about to be attacked by a tentacular monstrosity? Let's enjoy that together this evening.

01-04
01:48:36

Session 285: The Doom of Bill

Tonight the doom of Bill the Pony is spoken, his departure drawing ever nigh.

01-04
01:36:16

Session 284: Before The Walls

Let's savor another deliciously alliterative descriptive passage: the Walls of Moria! It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/ 2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9 Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign! / signumuniversity / signumu We will celebrate Signum and its programs, checking in on what’s going on around the university. We will have some fun together, celebrating our weekly broadcasts. And most importantly, we will announce and launch our newest program: Signum’s big new publishing endeavor! Schedule for the day: 1pm What’s up at Signum 4pm Announcement: Official Launch of Signum’s new Publishing System. 6pm Broadcast fun and gaming

12-09
01:59:25

Session 283: The End Of The Road

The Company approaches the Doors of Moria, and continues to find ominous signs. It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/ 2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9 Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign! / signumuniversity / signumu We will celebrate Signum and its programs, checking in on what’s going on around the university. We will have some fun together, celebrating our weekly broadcasts. And most importantly, we will announce and launch our newest program: Signum’s big new publishing endeavor! Schedule for the day: 1pm What’s up at Signum 4pm Announcement: Official Launch of Signum’s new Publishing System. 6pm Broadcast fun and gaming

12-09
01:36:28

Session 282: Ominous Emptiness

Tonight we discuss the unexpectedly missing river. #SpiritualStreams It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/

11-25
01:49:11

Session 281: The Race Against the Shadow

Exploring The Lord of the Rings with The Tolkien Professor Tonight we watch as Gandalf shows foresighted leadership and Boromir starts to grumble. Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign has just started. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FLTIY6plQ&t=0s We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/

11-11
01:44:50

Session 280: Where Wolves?

On the morning after the battle with the wolves, the full strangeness of the situation is revealed.

11-11
01:53:27

Session 279: And the Fire Came

Gandalf explained what the fire should do. This evening, we see the fire's response.

11-08
01:43:34

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